Hailing from South Jamaica, Queens, Miss Knockout is an unstoppable force blending music, film, and fierce authenticity. Starting as a battle-tested emcee in NYC's underground, she quickly made waves not just with her rhymes, but with her vision. Her breakout single “No Cappin” (produced by Luis S. Tineo) has already racked up over 70,000 video views and counting—proof that her grind is loud, real, and resonating.

From the sun-soaked streets of Lancaster, California to the vibrant local stages of Colorado, Matthew Klasinski, better known by his stage name Xecronius, is carving out his own lane in hip-hop. Born in March 1996, Xecronius brings a fusion of West Coast vibes and personal storytelling that’s been making waves throughout the Colorado music scene—especially at standout venues like The Wild Goose Saloon in Parker and The Englewood Tavern.

The timeless energy of real Hip-Hop is crossing the Atlantic next week, as Chicago’s own Abstract Mindstate—the duo of Olskool Ice-Gre and E.P. Da Hellcat—joins Slum Village on the Front 2 Back Tour, launching Monday (June 9) in London. The European run celebrates the 25th anniversary of Slum Village’s landmark 1999 album Fantastic Vol. 2, a record that not only redefined underground Hip-Hop but continues to influence artists worldwide—including Abstract Mindstate themselves.